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PHOTO ESSAY | Seattle Pride Parade Celebrates 50 Years of Growth and Activism
Over the past 50 years, Seattle Pride has been expanding, both in attendees and participants. This year, over 300,000 people were expected to attend the parade and festivities at Seattle Center. The parade route was less than a mile, but the thousands of participants meant the parade would take five hours to make it to the end. Led by the Dykes on Bikes, the throaty roar of motorcycles echoed off of downtown buildings as residents stood on balconies or looked out windows as the parade passed them by. The length of the route meant some areas near the stages were packed 15–20 people deep.
Seattle outlet hopeful for Supersonics return with Boston Celtics ownership selling team
The Boston Celtics ownership group's decision to sell could indirectly lead to the return of the Seattle Supersonics. Seattle Sports' Brent Stecker made the connection: one Celtics minority owner, private equity partner-turned-Seattle Kraken owner David Bonderman, could be getting a record payday that'd lead to an investment in a franchise in the Emerald City.
After whirlwind stretch, Dan Bylsma settles into first few days as Kraken head coach
SEATTLE (AP) — At some point, Dan Bylsma will get a semblance of an offseason and a little downtime. Right now, it seems like nonstop chaos for the new coach of the Seattle Kraken. “It’s good to get here and kind of get focused on just the Kraken,” Bylsma...
John L. Scott: More resale listings will hit the market before the winter months
In his 2024 Mid-Year Housing Forecast, John L. Scott Real Estate Chairman and CEO J. Lennox Scott predicted a “good level” of new resale listings will hit the Seattle market between now and October, adding that despite this influx of new inventory, the market for affordable and mid-priced homes will remain intense.
What can be done to curb gun violence?
Does it seem like you hear about a new shooting investigation every time you turn on the news? Unfortunately, gun violence is becoming conventional in the United States. Harborview Medical Center, the only Level I trauma center for Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho, saw 34 people this May injured from firearm injuries. From June 1-24, they had already seen 46 cases. Nationally, the U.S. surgeon general recently declared gun violence a public health crisis.
2024 training camp preview: 5 veteran Seahawks on the roster bubble
It’s July, which means it’s training camp month for the Seattle Seahawks and the rest of the NFL. There will be competitive position battles, undrafted free agent standouts, stock risers, stock fallers, and some tough decisions to make once preseason concludes in late August. As part of our...
Former Lady Vols’ WNBA results for July 1
Two former Lady Vols competed in the WNBA on Monday. Seattle defeated Dallas, 95-71, at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington. Jordan Horston started at guard for the Storm. She recorded eight points, four rebounds, two assists and two steals in 25 minutes. Horston converted 4-of-8 field goal attempts. Mercedes Russell totaled seven points, five rebounds, one assist and one steal for Seattle in 19 minutes. She converted 3-of-6 field goal attempts and 1-of-1 free throw attempts. Horston played for Tennessee from 2019-23 under head coaches Holly Warlick and Kellie Harper. Horston was a first-round selection (No. 9 overall) by the Storm in the 2023 WNBA draft. Russell played for the Lady Vols from 2013-18 under Warlick. At Tennessee, she is only one of three players to record at least 40 career double-doubles, joining Candace Parker and Chamique Holdsclaw. Russell was a second-round selection (No. 22 overall) by New York in the 2018 WNBA draft.
North Pacific, Pacific Council appointments delayed until “later this summer’
All other regional council appointments were announced on June 28. Alaskan and West Coast fishery stakeholders are still in the dark as to who will represent them on their regional fishery management councils. The appointments of 22 new and returning members to six of eight of the nation’s councils were...
HOLIDAY HELP: Can you be a flag volunteer for West Seattle Junction?
As is customary on the Fourth of July, the West Seattle Junction Association will place dozens of American flags in the heart of the business district – with volunteer help. WSJA’s Stacie Woods tells WSB they have enough help in the morning but need more in the afternoon to remove the flags, 4-5 pm. All ages welcome – sign up to help out by going here!
Washington Names Jessa Hansen Parker New Gymnastics Head Coach
The University of Washington has named Jessa Hansen Parker as the ninth head coach of the Husky women’s gymnastics program, announced Tuesday by UW Director of Athletics Pat Chun. “We are thrilled to welcome Coach Hansen Parker into the Husky family as the leader of our gymnastics program,” Chun...
Community Corner—Open Doors for Multicultural Families
Community Corner highlights the work of Seattle Human Services’ community partners in their own words. Our goal is to gather stories and photos that illustrate their amazing work on behalf of the people of Seattle. This post highlights Open Doors for Multicultural Families. What is the role your organization...
Today's Headlines: July 3, 2024
Studies look at how Snake River dam changes might affect river transportation. Two studies are underway to determine the Northwest’s transportation needs if four Lower Snake River dams are modified to improve salmon migration. The Washington legislature asked the state Department of Transportation to study how dam breaching would...
Two local projects funded for local food system infrastructure projects
The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) has awarded $1.5 million in Local Food System Infrastructure Grants to support local food system infrastructure, supply chains, and market access for farms, food processors, food distributors, and meat processors. WSDA funded a total of 40 projects that strengthen linkages along the regional...
Washington energy choice initiative supporters turn in 431,000 voter signatures
(The Center Square) – Backers of Initiative 2066 turned in more than 431,000 signatures Tuesday afternoon to the Secretary of State’s Office in Tumwater with the hope of getting the measure to protect energy choices like natural gas and propane on this November’s ballot. The Building Industry Association of Washington, Let’s Go Washington and other partners held two news […]
WA advocates say SCOTUS is punishing homelessness
Advocates for affordable housing are still grappling with a U.S. Supreme Court decision they say could criminalize homelessness. Justices voted 6-3 in favor of Grants Pass, Ore., which passed an ordinance allowing fines for people sleeping in public, even if they have nowhere else to go. Rachael Myers, executive director...
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